May 2024 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

Library Law Office Hours
by Wartella, Becky (MDE) 14 May '24

14 May '24

It is Library Law Office Hours Week! Join us THURSDAY May 16, 2024 @ 3:00pm - 4:30pm (EST) This is a Zoom meeting when public library land can ask library law questions like: Clare will be on leave, but luckily, this installment of Library Law Office Hours will be hosted by none other than: Anne Seurynck, Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collins, and Smith AND Mike Blum, Attorney, Foster Swift, Collins, and Smith While the hosts have changed, the process stays the same - registration is required to attend (if you have already registered for this occurrence, you do not need to register again!). To Register: Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO6uqD8pEt31yRiFFRZkHDc96mWbdi… After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. A special thanks to Anne and Mike for stepping in! Thank you, Becky Wartella Department of Education Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48909

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Closing Sunday: Multiple Professional Positions available - Boulder Public Library District (CO)
by Beth Barker 13 May '24

13 May '24

Multiple Professional Positions available The Boulder Public Library District<https://boulderlibrary.org/> (BPLD) is in search of innovative and collaborative professionals for several newly created positions. BPLD serves as a centerpiece of the community, a destination for human connection, life-long learning, civic engagement, and creative exploration. The organization is experiencing significant transformation, having formed an independent district as of January 2024 and moving from a county-managed governing structure to one governed by a Board of Trustees. Thanks to the overwhelming support of Boulder County residents, the library is positioned to blossom and grow through dynamic programs, new and upgraded facilities, and expanded hours and services. It's an exciting time to be a part of the Boulder Public Library District! With this exciting expansion of services and facilities comes a need to grow their team. The library is on the lookout for enthusiastic and service-oriented individuals to serve in these positions: Public Services Director (Main Library) Main Library Manager Youth Services Manager (Main Library) Librarian I (North Boulder Branch, opening in June 2024!) The Public Services Director (Main Library) will collaborate closely with other departments and assist the Executive Library Director with the vision and mission of the library. As the second-highest ranking employee in the organization, the Public Services Director may assume responsibility for the library when the Executive Library Director is not available. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and a minimum of six to eight years of experience working in a public library (or equivalent), including supervisory or managerial responsibilities, managing multiple branches, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Hiring salary range: $117,395 - $135,824. The Main Library Manager will oversee BPLD's largest location, located in the heart of downtown Boulder, and will lead the Main Library in planning, directing, and managing patron services. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and three years of experience working in a public library, including two years of progressive responsibility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. It also requires three years of supervisory experience and experience conducting performance evaluations. Hiring salary range: $70,970 - $78,957. The Youth Services Manager (Main Library) is part of the Public Services Management team and provides vision, planning, and implementation in children's and teen services at the Main Library. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and five years of progressive library and supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include three years of supervisory experience in children's and teen services. Hiring salary range: $70,970 - $78,957. The Librarian I (NoBo Branch) creates engaging and dynamic programs for patrons of all ages with a focus on STEAM and plays a critical role in overseeing daily library operations. This position will be in the newly built North Boulder Branch library, which is poised to showcase sustainability in architecture and provide transformative library services to a thriving community. Minimum qualifications include: an ALA-accredited MLIS degree and three years of progressively responsible experience in a public library setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Conversational Spanish speaking skills and/or working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds is strongly preferred. Hiring salary range: $60,008 - $66,726. The Boulder Public Library District is committed to advancing equity in its diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across five current locations, resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater are available. BPLD strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons alike. The library circulates more than 1.5 million items annually but believes that a library is more than a place to borrow materials. As a vital civic space, opportunities are available for the 500,000+ yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services. Employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. The library's work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and on-going. As passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences, BPLD staff are dedicated to their mission of connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen their community. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates<https://bradburymiller.com/> (https://bradburymiller.com/) Apply via our application portal<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/> (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments. These positions close on Sunday, May 19, 2024. View the most up to date version of this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links on our website<https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/>. (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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Call for Proposal: Small and Strategic Pre-Conference
by Tim Wiggins 13 May '24

13 May '24

Small and Strategic Pre-Conference The Michigan Library Association Annual Conference is excited to announce the 2024 Small and Strategic Pre-Conference to be hosted ahead of the 2024 MLA Annual Conference. This day of programming is geared specifically to frontline library staff from Michigan’s small and rural libraries, providing an opportunity for these dedicated library workers to network, learn, and discuss the concerns and needs specific to small libraries. Small and rural libraries are some of the more important and nimble organizations that exist in our state, and they face unique challenges. The Michigan Library Association invites proposals for breakout sessions related to this specific audience at the Small and Strategic Pre-Conference to be presented in person, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Breakouts are 45 minutes in length. Breakout tracks will focus on Technology, Programming, and Stewardship. We are looking for proposals that elevate the ideas of intellectual freedom, equity, and collaboration, with a focus on digital literacy, de-escalation, underutilized resources, capital improvements, making a difference on a limited budget, passive programming, and more. Share the joys and wins of what our small and rural libraries can accomplish! This invitation extends to all library professionals and partners - from first-time to experienced presenters, as well as professional speakers and subject matter experts. View complete guidelines <https://www.milibraries.org/assets/docs/AC2024/2024%20Small%20and%20Strateg…> (pdf). SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE SMALL & STRATEGIC PRE-CONFERENCE <https://milibraries.slideroom.com/#/permalink/program/77899> -- *Tim Wiggins* Cataloging & Circulation Team Leader *Niles District Library* (269) 683-8545 ext. 104 300-ZV244 tim.wiggins(a)nileslibrary.net -- *Tim Wiggins* Cataloging & Circulation Team Leader *Niles District Library* (269) 683-8545 ext. 104 300-ZV244 tim.wiggins(a)nileslibrary.net

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MLA 2024 Annual Conference Call for Proposals: PRESS PLAY!
by Tim Wiggins 13 May '24

13 May '24

MLA 2024 Annual Conference Call for Proposals: PRESS PLAY! The MLA 2024 Annual Conference workgroup seeks proposals for breakout sessions to be presented in person, October 16 -18, 2024 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, Michigan. Breakout sessions are 60 minutes in length. Submit your proposals that elevate the ideas of intellectual freedom, networking, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, programming, management, taking control of hot button issues, and more. The conference theme this year is "Press Play”. Curate a playlist of educational content with the ability to pause for self-care, rewind to learn from the past, and fast-forward to look towards the future. And don’t forget to press play to focus on the movement, reignite your purpose, and dive back into what’s happening right now! This invitation extends to all library professionals and partners from first-time to experienced presenters as well as professional speakers and subject matter experts. https://www.milibraries.org/call-for-proposals -- *Tim Wiggins* Cataloging & Circulation Team Leader *Niles District Library* (269) 683-8545 ext. 104 300-ZV244 tim.wiggins(a)nileslibrary.net

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NDL's 4th Annual Local Author Fair this Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 4 PM
by Katie Rothley 13 May '24

13 May '24

Hello all! Happy Monday, We invite you to join us at the Northville Community Center, 303 W Main St., Northville for our annual Local Author Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 2 - 4 PM. Parking is free (we share the parking lot with the Community Center) and we have 25 local authors who will be available for book signings and answering questions. There will be books for youth, tweens, teens, and adults with a mix of fiction and nonfiction featured. Registration is not required so feel welcome to drop by anytime between 2 and 4 PM! This event is generously sponsored by our Friends of the Northville District Library. Please visit our website <https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=33982> for more information about the event and the authors who will be in attendance. Please let me know if you have any questions. Attached is our local author fair graphic. Hope to see you there! Sincerely, Katie -- Katie Rothley, MLIS Marketing & Public Relations Librarian Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 (248) 349-3020 <callto:(248)+349-3020> ext. 221 https://northvillelibrary.org

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Books have been snagged!
by Sonya Evans 13 May '24

13 May '24

The book club set has been snagged. Thanks for all the interest! Sonya Evans L'Anse Area School/Public Library Director

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Book Club selection up for grabs!
by Sonya Evans 13 May '24

13 May '24

Hi I have a set of 8 books each with a DVD. The title is* Julie & Julia, My year of cooking Dangerously* by Julie Powell. Our book club is done with this title, so if you have a book club that would like to try it please send me your RIDES! First email, first get! Thank you! Sonya Evans L'Anse Area School/Public Library Director 201 N. 4th Street L'Anse, MI 49946 (906)524-6213

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ARSL Grant Writing Webinar
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 13 May '24

13 May '24

FYI for those looking for a webinar on grant writing for small and rural libraries. Catch the ARSL TRAIN! Join us for ARSL's TRAIN (Training, Roundtables, and Informational Networking) series! Once a month, tune in for an online workshop, roundtable, or networking event. TRAIN webinars and workshops are priced accessibly and available to both ARSL members and non-members. Roundtables and networking events are free and limited to members of ARSL. If you're interested in attending a roundtable or getting member pricing for a training, consider joining ARSL<https://www.arsl.org/join-arsl>! All registrants receive access to the TRAIN recording. This Month's TRAIN Winning Grants: Strategies for Rural and Small Library Success! Thursday, May 16, 2024 11:00 am PT /12:00 pm MT/ 1:00 pm CT / 2:00 pm ET $15 for ARSL Members & $25 for non-ARSL Members Learn practical strategies for successful grant work! Are you wondering how to get started writing grants for your library or seeking to streamline your grant work to save time and increase success? Applying for a grant doesn't need to be overwhelming. This grant webinar will be engaging, informative, and packed with valuable insights to make the grant process not only manageable but also enjoyable. Learn an easy-to-follow grant process, how to quickly locate grant opportunities, determine what funders are looking for in a successful grant proposal, and discover real library grant success techniques. Practical advice, easy grants for beginners, partnership ideas, and a valuable resource list will be shared. With the grant process demystified, you'll feel empowered, inspired, and ready to win grants for your library! Facilitated by: Stephanie Gerding, MLIS, Library Grant Expert and author of Winning Grants: a How-To Manual for Librarians. Register Here<https://arsl.memberclicks.net/train-form> Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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FW: United for Libraries May and June Learning Lives & 'Law and the Right to Read'
by Bradley, Michelle (MDE) 10 May '24

10 May '24

Please see information below the signature line for details on upcoming United for Libraries learning opportunities. United for Libraries Learning Live * Let's Move in Libraries: How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health Tues., May 14 at 2 p.m. ET * United for Libraries Learning Live: Friends of the Library and the Right to Read: Getting Ready for Banned Books Week Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m. ET Law and the Right to Read: What Your Trustees Need to Know (presented by United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation) Wed., June 5, 2 p.m. ET Jillian Wentworth (she/hers) Deputy Director, Strategy & Engagement United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations A division of the American Library Association 312-280-2160 Website: www.ala.org/united<http://www.ala.org/united> News & Updates: united.ala.org<http://united.ala.org/> [Learning Live logo]<https://www.ala.org/united/training/learning-live> Let's Move in Libraries: How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health Tues., May 14 at 2 p.m. ET Library Trustees/Board Members, Friends of the Library groups, and library Foundations can be valuable partners in supporting community health in libraries. During How Library Trustees/Boards, Friends, and Foundations Can Support Community Health, Join Dr. Noah Lenstra of Let's Move in Libraries<https://letsmovelibraries.org/> and Christine Weinreich of Memphis Library Foundation<https://memphislibraryfoundation.org/> to learn how to work with the library on community health, get ideas for events, get funding, and develop, sustain, and expand partnerships. Chris Chanyasulkit, Trustee at Brookline (Mass.) Public Library, will moderate. We'll talk about everything from addressing social isolation to supporting physical literacy. We'll offer practical strategies and tools to help you connect with and work with funders, while also providing strategies that you can use to support library staff who want to try something new, like a StoryWalk or a creative aging dance class for older adults. Noah will provide the big picture, while Christine will provide an in-depth look at how Memphis Library Foundation works with both the Memphis Public Libraries and the Friends of the Memphis Public Library to support this topic. Learning Live is free to United personal members and those in MA, MD, MI, ND, NE, OR, SC, SD, & VA. [headshot of Noah Lenstra] Dr. Noah Lenstra, MS.LIS., is an associate professor of Library & Information Science at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He brings a community organizing approach to the research and teaching of public librarianship. His books include Healthy Living at the Library (2020, Bloomsbury) and 12 Steps to a Community-Led Library (2023, American Library Association Editions, co-author Audrey Barbakoff). Since 2016, Dr. Lenstra has managed the Let's Move in Libraries initiative, which he started. [headshot of Christine Weinreich] Christine Weinreich, JD, has been the executive director of the Memphis Library Foundation since 2019. She had almost fourteen years of legal practice before transitioning into grants & development in 2012. Since joining Memphis Public Library Foundation, Christine has worked to support the library as a place of equity, where people from every walk of life can find resources, information, connection, art, and a true civic commons. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrXca38ncol9yU5f> Coming up... [https://americanlibraryassociation.informz.net/americanlibraryassociation/d…] Friends of the Library and the Right to Read: Getting Ready for Banned Books Week Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m. ET Banned Books Week<https://bannedbooksweek.org/> (Sept. 22-28, 2024) is an opportunity for Friends of the Library and library Foundations to support the freedom to read. Learn programming ideas and what Friends groups across the country are planning for the week. Learning Live is free to United personal members and those in MA, MD, MI, ND, NE, OR, SC, SD, & VA. [headshot of Christine Weinreich] Betsy Gomez is the Assistant Director of Communications and Public Outreach for the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom, where she is a coordinator for Banned Books Week and Unite Against Book Bans<https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/>. She has been coordinator for the Banned Books Week Coalition, a diverse group of organizations dedicated to defending intellectual freedom during Banned Books Week and beyond, since 2018. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/shrXca38ncol9yU5f> United for Libraries and Freedom to Read Foundation to present June 5 webinar on 'Law and the Right to Read' [Text - Fund Libraries: Tell Congress to invest in libraries.]<https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagB8G9nJd6ukYjzj/form> United for Libraries and the Freedom to Read Foundation will present Law and the Right to Read: What Your Trustees Need to Know on Wed., June 5, 2 p.m. Eastern. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of intellectual freedom related to their role, and how First Amendment rights are related to policies and access in public- and public-school libraries. Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and Theresa Chmara, General Counsel of the Freedom to Read Foundation, will be the featured speakers. This webinar is FREE to members of the Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) and FREE to those in MA, MD, MI, MS, ND, NE, OR, SC, SD, VA. Register <https://airtable.com/apphf4sCdaVrFi9dH/pagB8G9nJd6ukYjzj/form> [https://ala.informz.net/ala/data/images/UFL/ufl-newsletter-template/190403-…]<http://www.ala.org/united>

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Apply NOW for the Digital Collections Stewardship Facilitated Learning Group!
by Gallo, Biz (MDE) 10 May '24

10 May '24

DIGITAL COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP FACILITATED LEARNING GROUP About the Program The Library of Michigan is recruiting participants for a facilitated learning group to complete the WebJunction Digital Collections Stewardship Series<https://learn.webjunction.org/course/index.php?categoryid=61>. Many people find that learning with a group helps them stay motivated and learn better, which can be especially important when exploring new digital technologies and workflows. By the end of the series, you will have: * Built a community of peers that you can lean on beyond the program. * Engaged with a diverse group that shares your interest in digital collections. * Put theory into practice with hands-on activities that reinforce key concepts and develop practical skills essential for creating and preserving digital content. * Gained the skills necessary to successfully create and care for digital collections. The learning group will meet monthly via Zoom starting August 2024 through April 2025. Each course in the eight-part series will take approximately one hour to complete individually and cohort participants should expect to spend one additional hour meeting with the cohort for facilitated discussions each month. To Apply Complete the online application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIDRZbL28vXNlid98iwzcbj650WirQ9IG…> by May 31, 2024 to be considered. Applicants from public or academic libraries, archives, museums, and other cultural memory institutions that can commit to the program will be considered. Please share with program flyer<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eAPtZ3Thr0fJqRhBfFor7ib7TVNI1dqV/view> with those that may be interested in your organization and contact Biz Gallo (gallob(a)michigan.gov) for questions regarding the program. Funding is provided in part by the I<https://www.imls.gov/>nstitute of Museum and Library Services<https://www.imls.gov/> through the Library of Michigan. Biz Gallo Statewide Digitization Initiatives Coordinator Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48915 GalloB(a)michigan.gov<mailto:GalloB@michigan.gov> | mi.gov/LMdigitization<http://mi.gov/LMdigitization> | 517-335-1402 she/her/hers [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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